RBA stares down ‘increasingly homegrown’ inflation
The head of Australia's central bank says the drivers of inflation are shifting and that means it will be harder to combat price pressures in the economy.
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T20 fixturing “hard to fathom”, says Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne says it is "hard to fathom" that Australia's players have to feature in a T20 against India four days after the World Cup final.
AFL lifelines galore as Dees take father-son pick Brown
Eight players with AFL experience have been re-listed by their clubs as rookies, while Melbourne recruited the son of former defender Nathan Brown.
Steve Georgallis takes over NRLW reins at Parramatta
Parramatta have identified former Penrith and Canterbury interim coach Steve Georgallis as their new NRLW coach.
Dunkley and Day shine as Stars upset Scorchers in WBBL
Perth's hopes of finishing top of the WBBL ladder have been hit with a 33-run loss to the Melbourne Stars in Perth.
Never-say-die ‘Demon’ inspires Aussies to Davis Cup win
Alex de Minaur has dug deep, producing one of his gutsiest Davis Cup triumphs to help inspire Australia to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
Israel-Hamas war rages on in Gaza as truce delayed
The conflict in Gaza grinds on with the first ceasefire in the seven-week-old war and a promised release of hostages delayed for at least another day.
‘Absolutely not’: Lehrmann denies Higgins rape
Bruce Lehrmann has vehemently denied raping Brittany Higgins in a Parliament House ministerial office, instead claiming it was an "innocuous night".
Terror ruled out in vehicle blast at US-Canada bridge
There is no indication of terrorism after a vehicle crash on the US-Canadian border, but authorities are determining if it was deliberate or accidental.
Warner skips T20s, boosting Smith’s chances to open
David Warner has withdrawn from Australia's Twenty20 series against India, which is already shaping as an ugly reminder of cricket's cluttered calendar.
Whitehead to showcase kite foil thrills at Olympics
Townsville's Breiana Whitehead is the first sailor named on Team Australia for Paris 2024, set to debut in the new Olympic class of kite foil.
Five penalty runs help Sixers pip Heat in WBBL drama
Sydney Sixers' WBBL finals hopes still flicker after beating Brisbane with one ball to spare, while Adelaide Strikers beat Sydney Thunder by three runs.
Albanese spruiks Labor achievements at term mid-point
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked the halfway point of Labor's current term in government with a rallying cry to the party faithful.
Pakistan court says Khan’s jail trial illegal: lawyer
Imran Khan's lawyer says a Pakistani court has declared the jail trial of the former prime minister illegal regarding charges of leaking state secrets.
S.Korea boosts military surveillance after North launch
South Korea will partially suspend an agreement to restart aerial surveillance of North Korea after the North said it launched a military spy satellite.
Israel, Hamas agree deal for release of Gaza hostages
Israel's and Hamas have approved a temporary ceasefire to allow dozens of hostages held in Gaza to be exchanged for Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
Network Ten ‘utterly destroyed’ Lehrmann’s reputation
Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he was sent into a "deep spiral" mentally because of a defamatory report by The Project on Brittany Higgins' rape claims.
Scales drama hits weigh-in for Tszyu-Biggs title fight
Challenger Nikita Tszyu and champion Dylan Biggs have both made weight for their Australian super-welterweight bout, but not before a drama over the scales.
McNamara gets City win over Jets before injuring knee
Melbourne City striker Holly McNamara was stretchered off after securing a 3-2 ALW win over Newcastle while Western United beat Brisbane 1-0 at Ballymore.
Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash
Two people are missing after a former military aircraft crashed at Port Phillip Bay, southeast of Melbourne.
Cats hang on to beat Demons in AFLW semi-final
Geelong have held on despite Melbourne's last-quarter fightback to win their AFLW semi-final by five points at Ikon Park.
Boland, Sutherland star as Vics beat Bulls in Shield
Will Sutherland has overcome the disappointment of a costly dropped catch to inspire Victoria to a 113-run Sheffield Shield win over Queensland.
Cummins gives Australia a sniff in World Cup final
Pat Cummins' captaincy and fine Australian bowling have helped his side restrict undefeated hosts India to 240 in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
Retired Australian legend Lanning takes break from WBBL
Less than two weeks after retiring from international duties, Australian legend Meg Lanning has taken a personal break from the WBBL with the Melbourne Stars.
‘Tentative deal’ for Gaza hostages: Washington Post
A deal's been reached for the release of hostages from Gaza over a five day truce, according to a Washington Post report being contradicted by the White House.
Driver hit with new charges over death of top cop’s son
The 18-year-old son of South Australia's police commissioner has died, leading to more serious charges against an alleged hit-run driver.
Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan ousted
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been sacked following a torrid year, with Daniel Herbert named as his replacement on an interim basis.
Australia’s World Cup triumph the pinnacle: Cummins
Travis Head's superb knock has guided Australia to a sixth World Cup title, an achievement captain Pat Cummins hailed as the pinnacle of international cricket.
US tries to halt Aust property sale by ex-marine’s wife
Australian authorities, acting on behalf of the US, have asked a court to restrain a multi-million-dollar asset held by the wife of a former marine.
More Australians flee Gaza as ceasefire calls mount
A big group of Australians has escaped war-torn Gaza as the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas.
Harley Reid keen to lift West Coast out of AFL doldrums
Highly rated Victorian teenager Harley Reid will move interstate to join West Coast after being selected with the No.1 pick at the AFL national draft.